2001 Chevrolet Corvette Consumer Reviews

I love this car!

Written by: Juan on 04/04/2007

Vehicle

2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

This is my first time owning a Corvette. It's everything I thought it would be. It's fast and handles really nice. I love the feel of the road coming thru the steering wheel.

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Supercar for Camry price

Written by: MJG on 02/28/2007

Vehicle

2001 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Waited 27 years to replace my 1964 roadster and found the perfect 2001 targa. 3rd owner, less than 14K miles and nearly totally stock. The car cost almost exactly what a new loaded Camry would have but can top 170 MPH and hit 60 in about 4.5 seconds. In addition it's rated an LEV and gets 32 MPG on the highway. The build quality is wonderful, the Bose sound system spectacular and the power is almost unlimited anywhere in the power band. Aftermarket cat-back exhaust has torque nearing 400 lbs. ft. and the car goes from quiet commuter to F22 Raptor in a heartbeat. No supercar for less than $100K could come close to matching "Gracie" - 6 years old and just getting broken in. What a deal!

Favorite Features

Power & looks = pride of ownership

Suggested Improvements

Get me one more for my wife!

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Corvette owner RPC

Written by: russell cole on 01/05/2007

Vehicle

2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I traded a 1991 converble for my 2001 Corvette. The z06 was the fastest car that I have ever owned. However, the ride was not comfortable as expected and the rear wheels or road nose was very loud when driving on the freeway. The acceleration was amazing. The Corvette is a fun car to drive.

Favorite Features

The sport car stying and horsepower. The way the car is built. And the retractable headlights.

Suggested Improvements

More horsepower, smoother ride when taking cross country trips.

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Third Best By Far

Written by: Glen Teason on 11/16/2006

Vehicle

2001 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I ordered a 2001 Corvette in August 2000. I wanted to make sure I would get exactly what I wanted so found a dealer who had several on order matching my needs. This is my third Corvette. First was a new 63 340 HP 4 sp. Black Convert. Loved it but QC not the best. next a new 80 bought new. This 2001 is the best by a long shot. Ultra reliable. Great gas mileage at10 city, 27 road. Great performance. Idles like a tame family sedan and has all the scoot I would want in a daily driver. I've kept it totally stock. Most problems include headlight gears that wore out to often. I remedied this by swithching off the automatic headlight activation and manually turning on the lights. Love this car.

Favorite Features

Quite power when you want it. Love the seats, very comfortable. Great Bose radio. Very reliable. Relatively quite. Virtually no squeaks or rattles. Like the style. Nice paint and fit and finish. Also lots of room for luggage in back, under hatch.

Suggested Improvements

One thing that drives me nuts. Replacement for shift (gear) indication lamp. Dealer want about hundred dollars to replace this bulb. Seems most of the console needs to be removed. Hopefully the new models have this solved. I just really love this car

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2nd only to my '67

Written by: Setter on 09/26/2006

Vehicle

2001 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible (5.7L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have truly enjoyed this second go round with Corvette's. My 2001 convertable is everything in a straight line that my 427 '67 was and this baby will really hang on the corners, unlike the '67. I don't care what anyone else thinks. This is the biggest bang you can get for the bucks anywhere. Buy one or steal a drive frome someone who has one, and if you don't agree, you never drove a big block '67.

Favorite Features

I just love everything about this "supercar".

Suggested Improvements

Give me a second drink holder and 50 more horsepower and just get out of the way. I love it.

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2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Written by: smfcpacfp on 09/08/2006

Vehicle

2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I bought this car new, and it has been the most trouble free car that I have ever owned. I had to replace one sensor in the 46,000 miles that I have owned it. It is also extremely comfortable on long trips. My wife and I recently took it on a 4,600 mile, 3 week trip and as always, extremely reliable. It also had adequate trunk space. I couldn't possibly ask for a more relaible car.

Favorite Features

It is a joy to drive, plenty of passing power and good looks.

Suggested Improvements

None

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It's a trade-off

Written by: Allie on 07/13/2006

Vehicle

2001 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I am the 2nd owner of this car. I got it for 32,000 in 2003 with 6,000 miles on it. First, there was a factory recall. Defect in the steering column. Possibility of steering wheel locking up at any given moment. Thank God I wasn't driving when it locked up. The tow & repair was free, the headache was too! Then the ignition got stuck and the key wouldn't turn. Replaced the ignition as well as the flashers which were also not working properly.

Favorite Features

This car is a rocket! It's so fun to drive and so pretty to look at, but it comes at a high price!

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MY Z06

Written by: dcd58 on 04/08/2006

Vehicle

2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

This car is fantastic! Minor problem with leaking windshield when purchased, now fixed. What a car to drive. Worked on engine, now puts out 427hp with 362 coming out rear! Love this car

Favorite Features

Everything

Suggested Improvements

None, none at all

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2001 Z06

Written by: Dano on 01/30/2006

Vehicle

2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

This is my second Corvette. It was purchased used, I'm the 2nd owner. This is an amazing car, the performance and handling are outstanding. I've added a hurst shifter Stinger air intake and B&B exhaust. Now its even more fun. The mileage is amazing as long as you can keep your foot out of it. It is a head turner, looks blazing fast just sitting.

Favorite Features

The performance, LS6 engine is a powerhouse. Rides very well for a sports car.

Suggested Improvements

If you have the Z06 or any other 6speed vette. Put in the hurst shifter, huge improvment. On another note the radio is a little on the weak side. But the exhaust note from the B&Bs is much better sounding.

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Best car I have ever owned.

Written by: My1Rx on 01/09/2006

Vehicle

2001 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Incredible performance, handling, appearance and bang for your buck. Over 26000 miles and car is still like new. Saw my first 2006 Red ZO6 and almost fell over. May soon be upgrading to a C6 ZO6.

Favorite Features

My favorite feature is the performance and appearance.

Suggested Improvements

None.

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